Botswana to translocate 500 elephants to Mozambique

Two years after pledging 500 elephants to Mozambique as a gift, Botswana says the animals are set to be translocated in the near future. This was revealed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi during a three-day state visit by Mozambiques President Filipe Nyusi that ends on Good Friday.
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Arson attack on ministers property politically motivated, Botswana govt claims amid Masisi-Khama fallout

The government of Botswana has described the burning of a vehicle and house belonging to the countrys minister of local government and rural development as being politically motivated.
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Ian Khama claims his twin brothers have been detained by Botswana's state security

Former Botswana president Ian Khama claims his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, ordered the detention of his twin brothers, Tshekedi Khama and Anthony Khama, by state security.
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Botswana president vows to honour gay rights judgment

Botswana's president vowed Monday to fully implement a 2019 court ruling decriminalising homosexuality, two months after losing an appeal that sought to overturn it.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi invited LGBT leaders to his office to reassure them that he would respect the court's decision and protect their rights.
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